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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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